The University of South Dakota is the flagship university for the state of South Dakota, combining a liberal arts tradition with the opportunities of a large research university. USD hosts the state's only law school, medical school, college of fine arts, and AACSB accredited business school. The student-to-faculty ratio remains very low at just 15:1, while offering more than 130 undergraduate major and minor options. Throughout its history, USD has produced 13 Rhodes Scholars and 9 Truman Scholars.

The University of South Dakota Coyotes recently moved to NCAA Division I sports, and the campus boasts several recently constructed resources including the student center, business school, wellness center, Coyote Village residence hall, and Academic Commons. USD is also home to the extensive collection of instruments at the National Music Museum which draws scholars from around the world. Undergraduate research and service opportunities are also bountiful.

Campus Location - Vermillion, South Dakota is located along the Missouri River in southeast South Dakota. Driving time to Sioux Falls, SD - 1hr., Sioux City, IA - 45 min., Omaha, NE - 2hr., Minneapolis, MN - 4hrs. With close proximity to larger cities, it offers friendly, small-town living and access to lots of recreation, including the Missouri river. South Dakota is also home to Mount Rushmore, Badlands National Park, the Black Hills and many other sites of historical and cultural interest.

Helpful Information - While Vermillion and USD are very walkable, students are encouraged to have their own transportation for easier access to nearby cities, shopping and recreation opportunities.

Programs

Closed ProgramsDental hygiene and nursing.

LimitationsOT/PT, College of Fine Arts

Notable Academic Programs

Journalism - Famous Alumni of the USD Media and Journalism Department include Al Neuharth, creator of USD Today and Tom Brokaw, author and NBC Nightly News anchor. The department send students around the world for internships and has a strong reputation for graduating students who work at a national-level.

Music - USD is home to the National Music Museum and offers opportunities for studies in musical history, performance and education. USD ensembles have won several national awards.

Psychology - In addition to addiction studies, counseling and other psychology fields, USD is home to the Disaster Mental Health Institute (DMHI), one of the leading agencies in the field of disaster psychology. Many faculty actively respond to natural and man-made disasters the world over and specialized classes and a minor in these issues is available.

Unique Academic Programs

American Indian Studies - Students can study Lakota culture, language and governance, as well as broader Native American policy and history.

Miscellaneous Fees - Per Semester
Figures are current as of 7/30/2015.

Purpose

Amount

Period

Plan

Status

Housing Deposit:

$100

Year

Plan A & B

Optional

Parking Fee:

$138

Year

Plan A & B

Optional

International Student Fee:

$100

Semester

Plan A & B

Mandatory

Important Notes: The international student fee applies only to students on an F-1 visa.

Exchange with Canada - Health Insurance
Students must purchase campus health insurance at $0 per semester.

Financial Aid

Plan A
For Plan A U.S. students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your host campus.
Students apply for federally funded financial aid by using the FAFSA code of their host campus.
Host campuses award aid to eligible incoming Plan A students on a first-come, first-served basis as long as funds are available.
Ask your home campus NSE coordinator if your campus awards aid to their own outgoing students. If so, do not apply for aid from your host campus.

For eligible Plan A applicants U.S. federal financial aid may be available in the following programs:

Pell

Perkins

SEOG

DL

Plus

Use FAFSA CODE:003474

Plan B
For Plan B students, aid is awarded by and disbursed from your home campus.

Canada
Regardless of Plan A or Plan B, students exchanging to or from Canada, apply for financial aid at their home campus.

Room/Meals

Figures are current as of 7/30/2015.

Expect 5% or more increase for the subsequent academic year.

Figures are based on the average room and meal plan selected by NSE students. Actual costs may be greater or less depending upon your selected room type and meals.

Two semesters = one academic year

Three quarters = one academic year

On-Campus Housing Per Semester

Double: $1,963

Per semester unless otherwise noted

On campus living encouraged

Off-Campus Housing

Appoximate monthly cost: $600

Proximity to campus: 1 mile

Meal Plans Per Semester

Meal purchase is required for on campus living.

$1454.50 declining balance plan.

$1651.85 per semester for 17 meals per week.

$1330.60 per semester for 10 meals per week.

All data in this document is the responsibility of the campus and has been provided by the campus NSE coordinator.